Associate General Counsel
A dynamic and well‑capitalized company is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join its in‑house legal team. This role will serve as a key advisor on a broad range of corporate matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracting, and general corporate governance. You will work closely with business leaders across multiple functions to support strategic initiatives and ongoing operational needs.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state (Texas preferred)
- 6+ years of broad corporate legal experience, including significant exposure to M&A transactions
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and service agreements
- Working knowledge of corporate governance, entity management, and corporate compliance requirements
- Experience supporting restructurings, reorganizations, or similar corporate transactions
- Familiarity with employment law issues, including offer letters, separations, and policy review
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication abilities with comfort advising cross‑functional teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
Job Responsibilities
- Support all stages of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, closing coordination, and post‑closing integration
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts
- Advise on corporate governance matters including board materials, resolutions, entity maintenance, and compliance
- Assist with internal reorganizations, restructurings, and related corporate transactions
- Provide legal guidance on employment matters such as offer letters, separations, policies, and compliance with applicable laws
- Support cross‑functional teams-including finance, HR, operations, and strategy-on general corporate and contractual matters
- Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized issues as needed
- Assist senior leadership in evaluating legal risk and supporting long‑term strategic initiatives
- Report to the General Counsel
Culture & Compensation
- DMV-based role with hybrid flexibility
- Collaborative and growth‑minded environment with a strong appreciation for work‑life balance
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company‑paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off and company‑recognized holidays
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